How to Give Your Grandchildren Career Advice
Engage in two-way dialogues to promote the best kind of career advice. Rather than spout lectures or reel off “should” statements about what career your grandchild should choose.
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Dealing With the Challenges of Being a New Grandma
New grandmas often experience challenges and think they’re the only ones to feel that way. My book, “When Being a Grandma Isn’t So Grand” is a reassuring guide to help grandmas navigate those challenges.
Read More »Estrangement from Grandchildren Is a Growing Problem
Grandparents denied access to their grandchildren feel too ashamed to talk about it and believe they’re the only ones with the problem. Yet estrangement from grandchildren is a growing problem.
Read More »Grandma Feels Disappointed and Left Out
A grandma had such high expectations for bonding with her new grandson who lives a few miles away. But the parents have refused her offers to babysit and visit.
Read More »Should Grandma Say No?
There are times when it’s important to say no and show your grandchildren you deserve their respect. That’s true not only for grandchildren but for their parents as well.
Read More »5 Secrets for a Long Lasting Marriage
Last week my husband and I celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary. We sat down and wrote out 5 secrets for a long-lasting marriage from an old married couple.
Read More »Why Don’t Our Children Ask Us for Advice on Parenting?
One of the most common challenges I hear from grandmas is that their children don’t value their parenting experience and trust the Internet more than their parents.
Read More »Are You an Estranged Grandparent?
A tragically large number of grandparents are prohibited from spending time with their grandchildren. Not infrequently, a daughter-in-law or son-in-law is the cause.
Read More »Advice for Conflicts Between Parents and Grandparents
Differences of opinion on parenting methods can lead to conflict between the generations and need to be addressed with sensitivity and diplomacy.
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